Senior Civils Quality Engineer

Shape the Quality Standards Behind a Major UK Energy Infrastructure Project. Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Civils Quality Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Teesside. Role

Purpose:

Support the Project Quality Manager in ensuring the quality function delivers to the highest standards. Monitor and verify project quality activities to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project quality plans, and associated procedures. Ensure all installed works are completed in line with quality and integrity requirements, as well as applicable international codes and standards. Act as a focal point for quality and inspection activities across contractors and subcontractors.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle. Job

Role Responsibilities:

Conduct all duties in a safe and professional manner, ensuring compliance with project HSE requirements. Ensure quality assurance and quality control requirements are delivered in accordance with project and contract expectations. Act as the focal point for quality and inspection activities involving contractors and subcontractors. Carry out internal and external technical reviews and audits of quality systems and processes. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of quality plans, procedures, and governing documentation.

Identify required inspection activities, coordinate inspection resources, and support reporting processes. Ensure inspection and test plans (ITPs) are implemented, complied with, and progressively signed off. Undertake on-site surveillance activities to verify procedural compliance and workmanship standards. Support off-site surveillance activities to ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance with project requirements. Attend and facilitate quality-related meetings with project stakeholders and contractor teams.

Promote effective collaboration between construction, contractor, and quality teams. Review and process construction quality documentation to support timely approvals and close-out. Monitor and support the review and approval of final project data dossiers and quality records. Provide quality reporting and attend project management and contractor meetings as required. Foster positive working relationships and effective communication across all project parties. Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Right First Time and Lessons Learned workshops.

Ensure compliance with company quality policies, procedures, and project quality objectives. Experience / Skills / Knowledge /

Qualifications:

HNC in a Technical or Quality Management discipline, equivalent qualification, or demonstrable relevant experience. Minimum 5 years' experience in quality and/or inspection roles within oil & gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, or related sectors. Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards. Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience reviewing final manufacturing data books and inspection records. Experience conducting quality audits and applying recognised auditing techniques. Knowledge of Right First Time (RFT) processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience with Self-Verification and Oversight (SV&O) processes is advantageous. Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) is desirable. Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior Civils Quality Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.